DMV Weigh Station Technician, Sandston, Position No. 02342
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is looking to hire a Weigh Station Technician at the Sandston Motor Carrier Service Center (MCSC)! As a Weigh Station Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of motorists and protecting Virginia’s highways by monitoring and inspecting overweight and oversized trucks. You’ll work alongside State Police, local law enforcement, and other officials to enforce safety and weighing policies and procedures related to Virginia’s size and weight laws. The Weigh Station Technician ensures the compliance of commercial vehicle size and weight regulations on Virginia’s highways, contributing to the safety of motorists and protecting the integrity of Virginia’s highways, bridges, and tunnels. This role exists to monitor commercial vehicle activity at weigh stations, issue citations for violations of size and weight laws, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, and coordinate with law enforcement personnel. The Weigh Station Technician is responsible for monitoring the functionality and accuracy of equipment to ensure that proper operational standards are upheld and support DMV's mission of safeguarding lives and serving the motoring public. Training will be provided. The position will work evening shift. A shift differential of $1,500.00 will be added to the base salary.
Requirements
- Proficiency in collecting, editing, and manipulating data using computers.
- Strong eye/hand coordination for tracking trucks on computer screens while monitoring highway traffic.
- Ability to troubleshoot truck equipment issues.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Ability to analyze data to recommend traffic control measures.
- Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with customers and staff.
- Capability to work in confined spaces for extended periods.
- Capability to maintain focus on safety monitoring.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift and transport 50 pounds.
- Valid driver's license.
- A driving record that reflects respect for DMV regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with truck configuration and equipment.
- Knowledge of truck weighing procedures and policies.
- Knowledge of related Virginia and federal laws.
- Knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Code of Virginia.
- Ability to work rotating or permanent schedules.
- Ability to operate lawn maintenance equipment.
- Bilingual individuals.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and inspect overweight and oversized trucks.
- Work alongside State Police, local law enforcement, and other officials to enforce safety and weighing policies and procedures related to Virginia’s size and weight laws.
- Monitor commercial vehicle activity at weigh stations.
- Issue citations for violations of size and weight laws.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
- Coordinate with law enforcement personnel.
- Monitor the functionality and accuracy of equipment.
- Perform minor scale repairs, including using an impact wrench and breaker bar.
- Maintain facility cleanliness.
Benefits
- Shift differential of $1,500.00
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
